The use of asbestos – and the resulting formation of mesothelioma – is unfortunately associated with a long and sordid history of widespread cover-up and decades of unlawful exposure. Perhaps the most unfortunate aspect of asbestos poisoning is that it most often affects workers in some of America’s most hardworking and dangerous industries, including Louisiana’s own shipyards and refineries. If you or a loved one devel...

The family road trip: a time for long conversations, lasting memories, and….liability? Believe it or not, recreational vehicle (RV) accidents are hardly uncommon, and with the number of family members typically traveling along, it is even less uncommon for injuries to occur. Recreational vehicles travel on roadways alongside cars, trucks and motorcycles, however these vehicles carry their own unique brand of liability and comparative negli...

Fishermen are, by nature, tough, durable and able to withstand an uncomfortable and dangerous work environment. Still, a commercial fishing outfit is subject to the same workplace and premises safety laws as any other employer and you are owed a duty of care and precaution. If you were recently injured while working for a commercial fishing entity and believe it may be due to negligence on the part of your supervisor/employer, contact Dodson &...

Louisiana is comprised of a complex network of highways, back roads, bridges and bayous. As drivers meander their way from parish to parish, it is not uncommon for road surfaces to appear matured or historic bridges to show their age. However, these antiquated features can sometimes contribute to more than just a peaceful backdrop – leading to serious roadway accidents and injuries due to faulty design or improper maintenance. If you wer...